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Arco game notes: 12 stitches for Evans after crash landing
Published 2:15 am PST Friday, January 14, 2005
The "what goes up, must come down" line of physics means something different when it comes to Maurice Evans, the Kings' super-leaper who practically lives above the rim. Add in some unsolicited help downward from a couple of muscle-bound NBA types, and gravity became grave in a scary scene on Thursday night.
Evans, who was soaring for a dunk late in the fourth quarter of the Kings' 107-93 win over Utah, was fouled hard by Kirk Snyder and Carlos Boozer on his descent. Evans hit the floor loudly enough for the second-deck fans to cringe, his head bouncing on the court.
While Evans was tended to by Kings trainer Pete Youngman, forward Chris Webber shoved Boozer, then was restrained, pointing to his head while hollering Boozer's way as he said what Darius Songaila would later reiterate.
"I don't think the guys had any chance to block the shot," Songalia said. "It wasn't a smart play. It's scary. ... One more inch difference right there, and there goes your neck."
Evans, who lay still for nearly a minute before wobbling his way to the locker room, suffered a concussion and needed 12 stitches.
First impression
He is, after all, an aspiring model, something anyone within a long-range lens of the first Cuttino Mobley sighting could have learned in seconds.With every spotlight turned aglow, the new Kings guard's smile followed suit, the sparkle shining all the way to the other newcomer, stoic forward Michael Bradley. Mobley, who was traded for Doug Christie but is not yet cleared to play, greeted Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof for the first time just before halftime, with hugs all around.
Bradley enthused
If Bradley keeps lobbying like this, his real future may be at the state Capitol.
The 6-foot-9 Villanova product gave a convincing proposal for his potential role with his fourth team in four seasons, that of the do-everything backup big man the Kings may be lacking. Injuries and more-talented teammates have kept Bradley from flourishing for most of his young career, though he averaged 19 minutes, five points and six rebounds with Toronto in 2002-03.
"I really feel like this could be the place for me," Bradley said. "I think I can do real well in this offense. I can pass the ball from the high post, I'm a great screener, and I can hit that 15-foot shot."
Arco game notes: 12 stitches for Evans after crash landing
Published 2:15 am PST Friday, January 14, 2005
The "what goes up, must come down" line of physics means something different when it comes to Maurice Evans, the Kings' super-leaper who practically lives above the rim. Add in some unsolicited help downward from a couple of muscle-bound NBA types, and gravity became grave in a scary scene on Thursday night.
Evans, who was soaring for a dunk late in the fourth quarter of the Kings' 107-93 win over Utah, was fouled hard by Kirk Snyder and Carlos Boozer on his descent. Evans hit the floor loudly enough for the second-deck fans to cringe, his head bouncing on the court.
While Evans was tended to by Kings trainer Pete Youngman, forward Chris Webber shoved Boozer, then was restrained, pointing to his head while hollering Boozer's way as he said what Darius Songaila would later reiterate.
"I don't think the guys had any chance to block the shot," Songalia said. "It wasn't a smart play. It's scary. ... One more inch difference right there, and there goes your neck."
Evans, who lay still for nearly a minute before wobbling his way to the locker room, suffered a concussion and needed 12 stitches.
First impression
He is, after all, an aspiring model, something anyone within a long-range lens of the first Cuttino Mobley sighting could have learned in seconds.With every spotlight turned aglow, the new Kings guard's smile followed suit, the sparkle shining all the way to the other newcomer, stoic forward Michael Bradley. Mobley, who was traded for Doug Christie but is not yet cleared to play, greeted Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof for the first time just before halftime, with hugs all around.
Bradley enthused
If Bradley keeps lobbying like this, his real future may be at the state Capitol.
The 6-foot-9 Villanova product gave a convincing proposal for his potential role with his fourth team in four seasons, that of the do-everything backup big man the Kings may be lacking. Injuries and more-talented teammates have kept Bradley from flourishing for most of his young career, though he averaged 19 minutes, five points and six rebounds with Toronto in 2002-03.
"I really feel like this could be the place for me," Bradley said. "I think I can do real well in this offense. I can pass the ball from the high post, I'm a great screener, and I can hit that 15-foot shot."
- Sam Amick
